At approximately 11:47 p.m., Kern County Fire Department emergency dispatchers received calls reporting a fire in a residence. Firefighters were dispatched to the 1300 block of 11th Avenue. The first firefighters to arrive found a home, approximately 1,100 square foot in size, with most windows boarded up. Smoke was issuing from the eves and fire was seen from two windows of a corner bedroom. Firefighters immediately began extinguishing the fire through the open windows, from the exterior of the residence. As a result of the quick application of water additional firefighters were able to enter the home, conduct a search for potential victims, and completely extinguish the fire. Extensive amounts of overhaul were required by firefighters to ensure all hotspots were found and extinguished.

The Kern County Fire Department reminds our customers that working smoke detectors are essential to the safety of you and your family